Sanderson
Census-designated place in Terrell County, Texas

Sanderson is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Terrell County, Texas, with 664 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,789 ft (850 m) above sea level.
- 664residents (2020 Census)
- 2,789 ftelevation · 850 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 10.9 km²
- 158 / sq mipopulation density
- 79848ZIP code
About Sanderson
Sanderson is a census-designated place (CDP) in and the county seat of Terrell County, Texas, United States. Its population was 664 at the 2020 census. Sanderson was created in 1882 as a part of neighboring Pecos County. It became the seat of Terrell County in 1905.
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Living in Sanderson
- Median household income
- $46,667
- Median home value
- $109,100
- Median age
- 60.5
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Sanderson had 664 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 664 |
|---|---|
| Density | 158 per sq mi (61 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sanderson at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Terrell County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 664 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.19 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,789 ft (850 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.1508° N, 102.4079° W |
| ZIP code | 79848 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4865084 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions about Sanderson
What county is Sanderson in?
Sanderson is in Terrell County, Texas.
What is the population of Sanderson, TX?
664 people lived in Sanderson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sanderson, TX?
The ZIP code of Sanderson is 79848.
What is the elevation of Sanderson?
2,789 feet (850 m) above sea level.
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